Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Will Black Friday eventually become meaningless?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that TKMaxx opens the doors to its new store, just in time for the festive season. The new 27,000 sq ft store will offer customers much-loved brands and designer labels at affordable prices – with the retailer’s clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty offers stocked.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Avoid these holiday scams and enjoy your 2023 shopping season.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The use of fire-certified materials is more than just a tick box, they can, and do, save lives and they’re there for that very reason. It’s a duty of care and it’s an area that we here at Dorotape take very seriously. Background. The use of non-fire-retardant materials in recent times has brought into sharp focus the continued need for all industries to ensure the right fire-certified materials are used.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a twist of events, Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, has informed its Chinese client base about the delay in the release of its latest AI chip, the H20, until early next year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Water-proof coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone has introduced the 1898 Limited Edition Collection as part of the celebration of its 125th anniversary. The collection features a curated range of the brand’s most famous oilskin styles – the Short Rider Coat, the Lumberjack Jacket and the Jumbuck Vest, in new limited-edition colours with 1898 commemorative details.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Lidl has launched a Christmas jumper rental service for shoppers, with profits being donated to the NSPCC. Customers can rent a sweater for £2 per day via the fashion rental app By Rotation, with the scheme running until 31st December. The rental collection contains all of the German discounter’s jumpers sold between 2020 to 2023, as well as three limited edition sweaters designed in collaboration with slow-fashion specialist Lydia Bolton.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Give thanks for safe Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Conveyor belts and cog-like display stands appear within this beauty store in Chongqing , China, designed by AIM Architecture , which takes cues from the city's underground network of factories. Harmay is located at the heart of Chongqing inside a former shopping mall, with its entrance set below street level. A skylight punctures the ceiling of Harmay's Chongqing store "The store is located underneath a large plaza with a multitude of steps going down into it," explained Shanghai practice AIM A

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Small Business Saturday is not to be taken lightly.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

atria Watford, a prominent retail and leisure destination in the UK, managed by Global Mutual, has expanded its retail offerings with a series of new store openings. This development diversifies the shopping experience for visitors, with a range of new brands arriving at the centre. ProCook , a well-known kitchenware brand, has recently opened a new store in Atria Watford’s lower mall.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a trend that's shaking up the holiday season, Americans are making the most of a longer Thanksgiving travel window, especially remote workers.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

UK shoppers are forecast to buy fewer goods during Black Friday sales this year as the cost-of-living crisis hits spending. Customers are predicted to spend slightly more than last year, however, this is driven by inflation as they will buy fewer items, according to data from GlobalData for Vouchercodes. Shoppers are forecast to spend nearly £8.7bn between Friday morning and Monday night.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Each and every holiday season, many workers are responsible for all the planning, preparation, and execution for the success of retail stores. These factors are critical for retailers along with the logistics and delivery of consumer products.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Retailers may already understand what AI can do for their business, but now is the time to act on it.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Amazon workers strike and make their demands known across Europe.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Boots has struck a £4.8bn deal with Legal & General in which liabilities for its pension scheme will be switched to the insurance firm. The buy-in insures all 53,000 members in the Boots Pension Scheme, making it the largest single transaction of its kind. The new deal is said to be a precursor to owner Walgreens Boots Alliance reinitiating a sale of Boots after its abandoned process last year.

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Shopify

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Boost revenue this festive season with our top 10 holiday marketing strategies for 2023. Improve engagement, drive sales, and create memorable brand experiences.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Amazon workers have started a series of Black Friday strikes and demonstrations across the UK, Europe and USA, during its biggest ever day of action. Over 1,000 UK workers at the retail giant’s Coventry warehouse will down tools in the 28th day of action over a pay dispute. The Coventry fulfilment centre is one of the busiest in the ecommerce giant’s UK operations.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Braehead has recently expanded its retail offerings with the opening of a new TK Maxx store. The property, managed by Global Mutual and owned by SGS, welcomes this addition as part of its ongoing development. The newly opened TK Maxx store, covering 27,000 square feet, is set to provide shoppers with a range of affordable brands and designer labels.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Aldi is facing a lawsuit from cider maker Thatchers for infringing the trade mark of its cloudy lemon cider ‘, alleging that the German discount grocer’s Taurus brand “copycatted” its product. The firm accused Aldi of gaining an “unfair advantage” by copying the product Thatchers released back in February 2020 “in both taste and appearance” As the High Court trial in London began this week, Judge Melissa Clarke, who is overseeing the case, was invi

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Poundland has announced the reopening of seven additional former Wilko stores before Christmas. This move increases the total number of former Wilko stores transitioning to Poundland to 63, underscoring the retailer’s dynamic expansion strategy. As part of its largest growth plan in history, Poundland aims to add around 1 million square feet of new space and open 86 stores within a three-month period.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

John Lewis is set to partner with Randox Health to launch clinics inside its stores, as it aims to attract more footfall. The clinics will provide full-body health checks, including tests for hormone imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and key health concerns, as well as other services. Appointments at Randox Health’s first clinic will begin in John Lewis’s High Wycombe store, starting on 18 December.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

JD is set to upscale its presence in the UK this weekend. This expansion includes the opening of bigger and better stores in Altrincham, Paisley, and Dover, following on the heels of last week’s unveiling of an expansive new store in Edmonton Green. Reinforcing its status as a key player in the UK’s trainer and sports fashion retail market, JD is committed to ensuring that shoppers across the UK have access to their favourite brands, including Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

HMV has reopened the doors to its Oxford Street flagship today after a four-year absence. Spanning across three floors, the 10,500 sq ft space houses the music retailer’s extensive vinyl, CD, DVD and pop culture merchandise ranges. The store, which stocks over 35,000 products, also includes a performance space on the first floor, playing host to exclusive performances.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Cancer Research UK has started working with the Retail Trust to support the wellbeing of the thousands of volunteers and staff members at its 550+ UK shops. The new partnership will give Cancer Research UK’s 2,000 shop workers and 11,000 volunteers across the country access to personalised support from the Retail Trust. This includes counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy for themselves or under-18s in their care, as well as exclusive discounts and rewards.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Intimissimi is set to open its eight store within London at 23 Long Acre, in Covent Garden. The new store will house the Italian retailer’s latest Autumn/Winter lingerie, pyjamas, and knitwear collections. In the new location, customers will also be able to shop its popular Jennifer Lopez x Intimissimi Capsule Collection “This Is Me…Now”, created by the American singer in collaboration with the brand.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

I am Döner is bringing its award-winning kebabs to London’s Camden High Street from the 1 st December. For the first customers to visit the restaurant on Friday 1 st December there will be the opportunity to win: £150 cash voucher for first in the queue Second and third place in the queue will retrospectively win £100 & £50 voucher Then first 100 people through the door will receive an instant win scratch card with up to 40 percent off their next order The new I am Döner, (Chal

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

M&S’ 12 Days of Sparks digital advent calendar has returned for 2023, dubbed “bigger and better than before” after the success of last year’s campaign. Kicking off next month, 17 million Sparks customers will be able to access festive treats on the department store retailer ‘s app and online. The daily rewards include a mix of free treats including Prosecco, Panettone and Percy Pigs, as well as a host of personalized offers such as discounts on expert quality wine, flowers, PJs and mor

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that TKMaxx opens the doors to its new store, just in time for the festive season. The new 27,000 sq ft store will offer customers much-loved brands and designer labels at affordable prices – with the retailer’s clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty offers stocked.

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